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Griffiths leaves A-League' Jets for China

Striker Ryan Griffiths has left the Newcastle Jets to join Chinese Super League club Beijing Baxi FC.

Griffiths was granted an immediate release from his A-League contract with the Jets, which was due to expire at the end of next season, to play in the lucrative Chinese league.

The 32-year-old said it was a difficult decision to leave the club but was in the best interests of his family.

"This was a hard decision because I love this club and town but I needed to consider my young family and do what is best for them and, right now, that is going to play in China," Griffiths said in a statement.

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"I will always appreciate the management of the Jets for supporting me at this point in my career.